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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 19 mln

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 19 mln

The number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases across the globe exceeded 19 million on Friday, according to the Johns Hopkins University, which relies on data provided by international organizations and federal and local authorities. …

Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe exceeds 15 mln

Number of COVID-2019 cases across globe exceeds 15 mln

More than 213,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection were registered worldwide on July 21, with the overall number of such cases exceeding 14.56 million, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its daily bulletin. …

Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

Seven countries with big (and small) population problems

A major new study published in the Lancet medical journal suggests falling fertility rates mean nearly every country could have shrinking populations by the end of the century, and warns of a "jaw-dropping" impact on societies. As …

COVID-19 cases top 7 million globally

COVID-19 cases top 7 million globally

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the world has exceeded the 7 million mark, show TASS calculations based on official statements of authorities around the world as well as expert and media conclusions in countries where infections are …

Global COVID-19 total exceeds 6.5 million

Global COVID-19 total exceeds 6.5 million

More than 6.5 million cases of Covid-19 have been reported worldwide, including at least 386,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University. At the same time, more than 2.8 million people have recovered from the disease. …

Bomb threat to Russia's embassy to Brazil prove to be hoax

Bomb threat to Russia's embassy to Brazil prove to be hoax

Bomb threats to the Russian embassy in Brazil have proved to be hoax, with no explosive devices found after a check, spokesman for the Russian embassy in that country Ivan Konovalov said. "The embassy received an anonymous e-mail …

Brazil overtakes Russia in number of coronavirus cases

Brazil overtakes Russia in number of coronavirus cases

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in Brazil reached 330,890, according to the data the country’s Health Ministry released late on Friday, TASS reports. As a result, Brazil overtook Russia, where the number of …

Coronavirus global death toll passes 300,000

Coronavirus global death toll passes 300,000

More than 300,000 people around the world have now died globally from the coronavirus, according to figures from Johns Hopkins University, as the pandemic passed yet another bleak milestone. More than 4.4 million cases have also been …

Brazil proposes to postpone Tokyo Olympics

Brazil proposes to postpone Tokyo Olympics

The Brazilian Olympic Committee proposed to postpone the 2020 Olympic Games due to the coronavirus pandemic, the organization’s press service informed. “The International Olympic Committee has faced problems before: the …

BRICS leaders adopt summit declaration in Brazil

BRICS leaders adopt summit declaration in Brazil

The leaders of the BRICS group of nations adopted a final declaration yesterday based on the results of a summit in Brasilia, President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro said at the end of a summit’s plenary session. …

Brazil receives informal request to join OPEC

Brazil receives informal request to join OPEC

Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro said the country received an informal request to join OPEC, following a conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative forum …

We love Baku very much, Deborah Medrado says

We love Baku very much, Deborah Medrado says

Brazilian gymnasts are fond of Baku, Deborah Medrado, a member of the Brazilian group team, said in an interview with the Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent after the qualifying performances with five balls, three hoops and two pairs of clubs at the …

Amazon in Brazil is on fire

Amazon in Brazil is on fire

Thousands of fires are ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil - the most intense blazes for almost a decade. The northern states of Roraima, Acre, Rondônia and Amazonas have been particularly badly affected. The …